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Hello Fellow Rotarians,

Robert “Bob” Bergenthal was a devoted and long-running member of the Eagle River Rotary Club. About 20 years ago, Bob purchased a new dock from fellow Rotarian John Mors of Boat Sport. John offered to sell Bob’s old dock, and when it sold, they decided to donate the proceeds to local food pantries as the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons approached.

To expand the impact, Bob invited his fellow Rotarians to join him in supporting the effort. Participation was voluntary, and many Club members contributed between $25 and $100. Some wrote checks right away, while others added a pledge to their quarterly dues.

The funds were distributed to three area food pantries, helping neighbors in Eagle River, Land O’ Lakes, and Three Lakes during a time of significant need. That single act of generosity grew into a treasured Club tradition that became known as the Bergenthal Challenge.

Bob passed away in October 2014, yet his spirit of service and generosity continues to guide us. Each year, our Club honors his legacy by rallying together once more to support local families and strengthen our community.

If you wish to make a donation for the Bergenthal Challenge, please let me know. It has been suggested I distribute the checks to the local food pantries before Thanksgiving, so I ask that you make your pledge by November 10th so that I can get the checks out.

Thank you for your continued commitment to our Club and our community.

Warm Regards,

Kim Swisher, Treasurer
Eagle River Rotary Club & Foundation

Tickets are now on sale for our Annual Wine & Cheese Event!

Monday, August 11, 2025

6:00 to 9:00 pm

Chef Rene’s at the Eagle River Inn
5260 Hwy 70, Eagle River, WI 54521

Our Club’s annual Wine & Cheese event raises funds that allow us to support area community projects.

Learn more and buy your tickets online here.

Board and Club Meetings are held at Chef Rene’s unless otherwise noted.

May 2025

5/1 – Board Meeting at 11:15 am.  Club Meeting at Noon.

5/15 – Club Meeting at Noon.  Foundation Board Meeting at 4:30 pm at Kevin McGuire’s office (DeLeers Construction – 221 South First Street).

June 2025

6/5 – Board Meeting at 11:15 am.  Club Meeting at Noon.

6/19 – Club Meeting at Noon.

July 2025

7/3 – No Meetings

7/10 – Board Meeting at 11:15 am.  Club Meeting at Noon.

7/17 – Club Meeting at Noon.

August 2025

8/1 and 8/2 – Antique Show at Northland Pines High School.

8/7 – Board Meeting at 11:15 am.  Club Meeting at Noon.

8/11 – Wine & Cheese Event at Chef Rene’s.

Happy New Year!

Our regularly scheduled meeting for Thursday, January 2, 2025 has been cancelled.

We will meet on Thursday, January 16th, at Noon at Chef Rene’s.

We are holding a special social gathering on Thursday, January 30th at 5:00 pm at the Riverstone Brewery Company.

We know you have a busy schedule, and that’s why our Club leadership has created a Social Meeting that will be held on the 5th Thursday of the month.

Since this won’t happen very often, we hope you will join us for our first Social on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 5:00 pm at the Riverstone Brewing Company (219 North Railroad Street, Eagle River).

New and interested Members welcome!